This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Holiday playlists created on Spotify jumped 60% in October over last year, with some fans starting Christmas ...

If it began to sound a lot like Christmas earlier than usual this year, it wasn't your imagination. Halloween wasn't even over before Spotify users began curating songs about mistletoe, snow and ...

Courtesy of JT Griffith The holidays are often a time of reflection, and this year we wanted to take you back to March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic had only just begun, and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ...

Crumpton is a music, pop culture, and politics writer from Dallas. Mariah Carey performs in a Christmas music special in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey performs in a Christmas music special in Los ...

Holiday streaming is a seasonal joy that only rolls around once a year, and I always look forward to relaxing with my collection of holiday music. I like to use YouTube Music to stream tunes during ...

Raul Malo died Dec. 8; two of his holiday albums anchor this year's list. Reviewer mixes reissues and new releases, favoring roots, Cuban and vintage styles. Favorites include Mavericks' "Hey! Merry ...

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With holiday season heading into the home stretch, the time is completely correct for seasonal sounds that stray from the usual overcooked pop or country variations on expected season sentiment. But ...

Mariah Carey performs in a Christmas music special in Los Angeles. Credit - Danny Feld—Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images For the past 30 years, Mariah Carey has dominated the ...

Every year since 1989, Mike Wilkins has been digging through archives, compilations, vinyls, B-sides, cassettes, CDs and the world of digital music to put together his annual collection of underground ...

Get into the spirit with WQED’s own crackling fireplace, complete with holiday music from WQED-FM. This Holiday Season, get into the spirit with WQED’s own crackling fireplace, complete with holiday ...

Editor's note: Originally published December 2014. Updated December 2025. Christmas is right around the corner, so you’re probably getting in the holiday spirit with a little music. Maybe it’s that ...